Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bertha Robinson School's attendance zone covers the entire Jackson, MI school district, encompassing approximately 35.3 square miles. This area typically requires a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Jackson Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Jackson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2699 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
East Jackson Elementary School is ranked #2699 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are East Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
East Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arnold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary School?
348 students attend East Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of East Jackson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Jackson Elementary School?
East Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Jackson Elementary School offer ?
East Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Jackson Elementary School part of?
East Jackson Elementary School is part of East Jackson Community Schools.
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